Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

Track-based running at Wodson Park in Ware, with distances from *5k* to a 6 hour challenge on a 400 metre athletics track, chip timing, aid stations, and on-track viewing for supporters.

A four-round trail series on footpaths, fields, woods and some roads held across June to September. All four rounds count toward individual championship scores, with timed results, navigational questions, and t-shirts for those who complete..

An evening marathon that follows canals, waterfalls, vineyards, woodland and coastal saltmarshes, running from early evening into the night. Registration for the 2026 edition is closed.

A backyard ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners complete a 4.167 miles loop each hour until one person remains. 6 and 12 hour timed options are available; the open event uses chip timing and offers a £500 prize.

A 46 mile (74 km) annual run or walk around Cambridgeshire that starts and finishes at RAF Wyton, visiting four former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Options include solo completion or team relay with eight checkpoints on the route.

The Pretty Muddy 5k at Cassiobury Park is a mixed-terrain obstacle course featuring muddy climbs, crawls and slides. The event is for ages 13 and over, runs in staggered waves, and includes on-site facilities plus fundraising support and a..

A narrative, self-navigation trail race of about 7 miles on 6 June 2026, run under UK Athletics rules with a permit from the Trail Running Association. Race HQ is in the fete field and each entry includes a £3 tea tent voucher.

A multi-distance event around the village of Ousden in Suffolk, based at the Suffolk Running Centre. Options range from 5k to ultra with aid stations every 10k, on-site parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Trail running at Wendover Woods on 7 June 2026 offering a half marathon, a 10k and a junior run on hilly forest trails with route maps, an on site cafe and spectator attractions.

An off-road measured 5K at Westley Heights Country Park, Race 3 of the seven-event Crown to Crown series, run mainly on bridleways with basic race services and TRA licensing.

A scenic 10 km route around Sandringham Estate on 12 June 2026 with chip timing, a bespoke finish medal and event photography. The mixed terrain course is marshalled and signposted and features a water station at about 5 km; in ear headphon..

A 24 hour trail race around Sandringham Estate with solo and team entries, camping and an event village. The weekend includes a five mile lap format, a children’s one mile fun run, timing, medical support and on-site facilities.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational group pacing, forest facts and practical trail-running tips, varied woodland terrain and opportunities to spot wildlife.

A trail event at Colemans Fishery in Rivenhall on 14 Jun 2026 offering two route choices of about 6.5 or 4.2 miles. Entry fees are non-refundable and proceeds go to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

Round 3 is a 5k trail race at Langdon Discovery Nature Park on 16 June 2026, run as two laps of a 2.5k circuit. The event is for ages 12 and over, supports local charities and provides on-the-day entries at the same price as online.

A low-key Category A fell race inside the M25 held on 19 June 2026, with multiple climbs around Yardley Valley and a finish on Pole Hill overlooking the Lea Valley. Entry is via SPOND and carries a £5 fee.

A lapped ultramarathon on a 10.15 mile mostly off-road loop around Maldon, with 101.5, 50.75 and 30.45 mile options, chip timing, checkpoints and compulsory kit requirements.

Celebrate the longest day at the Summer Solstice Challenge around Abberton Reservoir, a timed loop with 5 km laps. Run as many laps as you like, earn a medal and support Essex Wildlife Trust.

A trail half marathon across the National Trust's Dunstable Downs covering 21.2 km with about 450 m of ascent. The marked route features two aid stations, a four hour time limit, and a limit of 250 runners on 21 June 2026.

Circular cross country routes of 26 miles and 18 miles around Baldock across undulating fields and woodland, with checkpoints, refreshments and a certificate for finishers.